NORTHAMPTON -- A homeless man who battled police over a bed in the Interfaith Cot Shelter is facing a plethora of charges when he is released from the hospital, where he is recovering from his injuries.

Several of the officers also received medical treatment as a result of the altercation.

Tekeyus J. Sumpter, 40, went to the shelter on Friday and became violent when he was told he was not on the "bed sheet," a list that allocates available beds, according to police. When two Northampton police officers arrived at about 6:15 p.m., Sumpter began lunging and swinging at them, according to police reports.

Police said Sumpter had been trespassed from Thornes Marketplace earlier in the day.

During the struggle, Sumpter knocked over chairs and tables. He also fought with three more officers who arrived at the scene. Police used pepper spray to subdue him. Sumpter admitted he was off his medications, police said.

Police later spoke with a worker at the shelter who said he watched Sumpter on a surveillance camera after he originally turned him away. Sumpter beat and kicked the door to the shelter until he was able to open it, the worker said.

Sumpter was taken by ambulance to a hospital, where he was placed under restraints. A warrant has been issued for him to appear in Northampton District Court upon his discharge, where he will be charged with five counts of assault and battery on a police officer, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and breaking and entering.

Jay Sacchetti, vice president of shelter and housing for ServiceNet said administrators from the agency will meet on Wednesday to discuss security at the shelter but credited the staff with acting quickly and appropriately.

"The police were happy with our staff response," he said. "It was in line with our safety policies."